Classique Leisure is a premier wholesale supplier of prestige outdoor furniture. Since its humble beginnings in 1974, Classique Leisure/Grosfillex Australia has prided itself on presenting the market with the most durable materials, tested to suit the UV conditions and harsh climates that Australia, the South Pacific and Middle East regions face. Durawick is Classique Leisure’s trademarked polyethylene synthetic wicker, which is mixed with Swiss-made Ciba Geigy UV stablisers. Contract-specified orders are backed up with a solid commercial warranty for all recommended designs.

In a creative sense, Classique Leisure is at the forefront of design innovation and furniture fashion, exposing the latest trends in style, colours and new materials. One of the main features of The Outdoor Room hall at DesignEx Melbourne (19–21 April 2007) will be the latest synthetic-timber and synthetic-wicker innovations for 2007. For more information, visit www.designex.info.

At Saturday In Design (27–28 July 2007) at the Art Gallery of New South Wales Function Room, Classique will launch its Australian distribution of Italian indoor furniture design giant Matteograssi. Its global reputation for the finest in leather quality, colour options and cutting-edge design is second to none. Matteograssi is also a leader for commercial seating technology, having been awarded contracts for some of the world’s leading corporate lounge and reception areas, conference rooms and office locations. Matteograssi is recognized internationally as the innovator in steel and leather airport seating – their products have been used at terminals in Milan, Paris (de Gaulle), Beijing, Rome, Dubai, Doha and the new Changi terminal under construction in Singapore. Register online at www.saturdayindesign.com.au and don’t miss the launch.

Source: Architects Handbook 2007/08